Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe, located at 665 Us Hwy 29 N Ste 400 in Athens, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 1, 2025. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces and the proper storage of in-use utensils. Previous inspections for this facility have generally been low-risk.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Oct 1, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water and mold-like substance build-up at bottom of ice scoop holder. CA: Ice scoop holder should be cleaned often enough to prevent substance build-up or growth. Ice scoop and holder both sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment using incorrect method for sanitizing dining room tables - 1 bucket method. CA: Establishment must use approved method for sanitizing dining tables (approved 2 bucket method - 2 buckets both with sanitizer solution and separate cloths). COS - Discussed methods with person in charge and switched to 2 bucket method.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop in bulk sugar with handle touching product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on box of parmesan cheese, and on shelf over boxes over tortillas. COS - Jacket moved to employee lockers.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants